Recent content by DZH22

I mentioned it already on the Old Port Square thread, but the IZ policy has been a complete disaster for Portland. Hundreds of housing units on hold: https://mainebiz.biz/article/portlands-iz-fee-has-put-hundreds-of-housing-units-on-hold/ Public dollars touted incorrectly as IZ...

You would probably recognize them. Pulled this from google but highlighted the 6 songs you should listen to and would likely recognize at least 2.

By waiting until 2028 could they theoretically wait out the absurd 25% affordability requirement? Is the 5 years almost up and will that be rescinded? At least the new zoning maintains the potential for future height here and elsewhere, even if this particular tower doesn't happen. It just...

I just realized this first one was AI after posting it in the flickr thread. https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663218264800/dHFNNRBmfJirsrciGATxKt/hero-boston-2qv28kQQyLaZwPbgLNp83W.webp https://rinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Image-May-15-2026-06_39_25-PM.jpg

Looks like it's 238' counting it from the actual lowest point on the building. I know it's just 3', but might as well not leave that off.

I'm not the one doing it. I found them at the links below the pictures. They came up as part of my broader weekly search for new skyline photos.

https://media.mlspin.com/photo.aspx?mls=73506048&h=1920&w=2560&n=16 https://media.mlspin.com/photo.aspx?mls=73478214&h=1400&w=1900&n=31

The first one looks awful except for the ocean and islands. The second one could probably fool people, "Pruenthal" and all. https://images.whichsideoftheplane.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=webp,quality=90/v2/BOS-takeoff-left-1776021859799.png...

1931 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1133102704716807&set=gm.625303756405158&idorvanity=513744017561133 Here's the main towers visible, with the 2nd tallest Post Office under construction in the back.

There's a new website that explains specific event lighting for the Prudential. Nothing listed for tonight but maybe it will give some interesting info down the road. https://prudentialcenterlights.today/

Found Kodachrome Slide by Thomas Hawk, on Flickr usa - boston MA at night 1987 JL by John Law, on Flickr

Found some random pictures worth posting. Golden Dome, Green Park by Decaseconds, on Flickr Bushnell Tower in a Blizzard by Decaseconds, on Flickr Foliage On Request by Decaseconds, on Flickr No Kings Protest, October 18 by Decaseconds, on Flickr

1930 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231144598508218&set=gm.1146318554303673&idorvanity=513744017561133

I like how they barely compromised on height across all alternatives. I was expecting it to come back significantly shorter, maybe 12-18 stories (or worse!) instead of 24-26.

For this site, only points 3 (economic growth/prosperity) and 4 (city condition) really apply. This site is dedicated to buildings and construction, with a side of transportation. The rest of what you said is out of scope and should be argued about somewhere else. Regardless of how I think...